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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2011 2:52:41 GMT
Ok, so I got a Wind Dragon because I've heard great things about it....however I wanted to know if the quality suffered between the time period in which the price raised from $60 to $80......So I bought one...figuring, "hey, whats the worst I can get..." Apparently the worst I can get....is a lack of a sword bag. That truly is the only thing wrong with my purchase.....However....I don't have pictures of the wind dragon......I have videos So without further a due....The Musashi Wind Dragon, 2011 batch, and my first true sword. So hopefully, I, or the camera covered every inch of it.....and if you truly want pictures...I'm sure I can take some of those too. ~Dove
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Post by zentesukenVII on May 17, 2011 4:00:29 GMT
Congrats on your first sword man! Im getting my raptor tommorow so I feel your anxiety. Sorry about your bag, you wont use it really im sure. But this is gonna open up alot of fun stuff to do to occupy you. Building a proper cutting stand, learning how to clean your blade, tie sageo all sorts of stuff. Welcome to the addiction. Your for will improve over time even if you are only self taught. Mine sure did. Just research, theres never nothing to search for when your bored.
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Post by whitefeathers on May 17, 2011 4:16:26 GMT
Ahh the joy of getting the first real sword. this wont be your last
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Post by Adrian Jordan on May 17, 2011 5:23:56 GMT
Nice review and videos. I believe that this is a TH blade w/ wire brushed hamon, but I may be wrong. Musashi(now Musha) generally reserve DH treatment for their 1060 blades, and the hamon is too symmetrical and shiny to be a chemically applied one. Over-all, I believe that you have a real nice katana on your hands. Have a blast.
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Post by Adrian Jordan on May 17, 2011 7:41:14 GMT
About your AWOL sword bag, I've got 3. If you really want one, I'd be happy to send you one of mine. They're just run-of-the-mill black bags, but they do the job. Just PM me if you do.
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Post by Deleted on May 17, 2011 15:54:02 GMT
Eh, I'm fine. I think I'll simply wait till I order my next sword, I mean...its not like I'd need to carry two swords on me at once.....and it would only be for easy-short term storage and carrying up and down stairs......I currently have to hide my swords behind a dresser that is caddy corner in a square room (meaning there is empty space behind it) from my 4 year old sister. So it would be a whole lot easier to get the sword in and out of the house in the bag....but I'm sure I'll manage, Thanks Jordan. But yeah....I'll be going outside with my girl friend to do some more cutting (the ones I didn't cut in the video and the "reuseable" ones) Maybe video, Maybe not....so who knows. Anyway....Lots more fun today....and as far as I know I took care of the blade after ward.....but yeah.....Back to the beginners thread for more information gathering
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Post by WokkyPoptart on May 17, 2011 20:27:40 GMT
Congratulations on your new sword! I have a $60 Musha that I think is a steal for the money paid and I've heard the Wind Dragon is definitely a step up from that so you got yourself a pretty nice Katana for the price! I don't want to harp but I really think you should do some dry handling with a trainer before you do too much more cutting with your sword. Your form is incredibly tense and I'm deathly afraid that you could seriously hurt yourself or a friend with it. This isn't the greatest video in the world, but it is clear enough that it should help you tremendously. Trust me, cutting with proper form is incredibly rewarding!
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Post by mikejapan on May 17, 2011 22:42:18 GMT
Not a bad buy. I'd say that's a good starter sword. These days I don't need more swords because my custom Odachi pretty much did the trick. Anyways, these are my tips for sword technique. 1. Proper balance in your own body. Legs, back, etc 2. Back MUST be straight! 3. Edge alignment. Always keep an eye on that. Meaning power isn't everything. 4. Proper handling. Keep hands seperated at least 2 inches apart while handling. 5. KNOW where your blade is going to end. 6. Go do some weight lifting. It'll help you :mrgreen:
Not bad for a beginner Mikejapan
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Post by mikejapan on May 17, 2011 22:44:22 GMT
Also, don't swing the sword like a bat. EVER!!! lol Maybe you should find something that's higher too
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2011 0:40:22 GMT
Yeah...I went out today....And noticed (before I read this)....That I COULD NOT stand up straight without being able to safely hit the bottle....I truly need to make another stand but this was spur of the moment. I don't have my tools here at this house....so yeah...Kinda stuck...but when I get some wood available to me....I'll be able to make a good one with plastic screws....for when I miss...
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Post by mikejapan on May 18, 2011 0:59:47 GMT
You do need something taller for a stand. I'm just telling you proper technique that's all alright! (: Anyways, hope you have fun with that sword. Maybe soon, you can move up to higher quality katana. Who knows Remember, skill first. .... It took me a while
Mikejapan
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2011 1:33:44 GMT
Oh of course. I truly want to have more time with dry handling....I wanted to try to give some idea of the blade's cutting geometry....but yeah, I plan on staying and loving my Dragon for many many months to come (though I might be tempted to buy something shiny-er....but not for a while)...Anyway, Thank you all for spending the time to offer your insight, my form will improve, I promise you that.
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Post by zentesukenVII on May 18, 2011 4:41:41 GMT
I just recieved my first no-hi sword today. It's a Hanwei raptor shinogi. My other sword is a musashi bamboo, and man its a whole different world not hearing a WHOOOSH every time I swing right. Get the hang of edge alignment and stance, then move to a heavyer tougher sword. If you have any questions regarding anything at all, ask us.
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Post by Maynar on May 18, 2011 5:05:05 GMT
I like my Wind Dragon. Being through-hardened, it makes a good beater for me. Best advice: inspect the tsuka and kashira every time you cut with or handle it, it didn't take long for mine to work loose. Since I don't plan to re-wrap it, I just used super glue generously to secure the kashira and the end knot too, since my ito is synthetic it took well to the glue. Now it's solid.
Good luck!
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Post by FernandoP on May 18, 2011 5:06:08 GMT
I liked how the sword didnt get damaged from the barrel, looks pretty good and it is sharp indeed, good piece for the price! You should be more careful with it though, i saw you touch the blade and the edge with your bare hands, which is not good for the sword or your hands, these things cut dude!
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Post by mikejapan on May 18, 2011 5:27:16 GMT
Surprisingly I saw no scratches on the blade itself. TH blades are heavy duty cutters and that's why everyone loves them. Plus they take excessive damage or misuse Bo-hi's tachi kaze is amazing but if your edge alignment is good you will hear almost the same thing from a no-hi katana. Everything takes time Mikejapan
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Post by zentesukenVII on May 18, 2011 18:06:05 GMT
I did a lot of disassembly with my bamboo, it made the tsuka fit loose. I say (just in my opinion) only take apart the sword when you have too, and do everything you were planning on doing to it when you take it apart so you only have to do it a limited amount of times. I actually have a bit of electrical tape on my nakago to keep the fit tight because I was addicted to taking it apart. I also had to make new mekugi pins. But again, I was overzealous about it. just be careful dove, do it slowly and precisely.
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2011 22:36:08 GMT
Yeah....I thought about that 5 seconds AFTER I had done that....but what it was....was there was a bit of fuzz on the edge.....I'm assuming from the INSIDE of the trash can....and was trying to pinch it off....when I was pinching however I went with the blade alignment so I wasn't truly at any danger of being cut (in other words I was going the same way you would if you were trying to sharpen it)....But yeah...I was extremely excited and as many of you have already stated and seen clearly....I was extremely careless because of it. Utter bliss, if you will, made me naive.....I promise to be better. I've done better in some dry handling and foresee much improvement, thanks. And as for taking it apart, I haven't felt the necessity or the desire to yet but I will one day to do some checking around should I do some sharpening in the near future, but yeah, I have a fear I'll get addicted to taking it apart as well....looks like I'll have to get some good tying skills
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Post by Maynar on May 19, 2011 2:41:10 GMT
Perhaps I should clarify. When I said "inspect the tsuka" I actually mean "inspect the tsuka wrap." I certainly didn't mean disassemble it every time you use it. In fact, I have never taken mine apart. For me, the issue was loose ito and kashire, that was easily remedied with glue.
Sorry for any confusion.
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Post by zentesukenVII on May 19, 2011 4:14:31 GMT
Lol, I was figuring that much after I posted Maynar.
I always take my swords apart to inspect them before I cut anything in case of a serious flaw.
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